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Sammerman Family History

Sammerman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ammerman, Hammerman, Kammerman, Simmerman, Timmerman, Immerman

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Where is the Sammerman family from?

You can see how Sammerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sammerman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sammerman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sammerman family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sammerman's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Sammerman families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Sammerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sammerman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Sammerman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Sammerman. For the veterans among your Sammerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sammerman lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sammerman

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